Canada’s new recession and the push for alternatives
The Bank of Canada today cut its benchmark interest rate two weeks ago to nearly record lows, now just 0.5%. In the face of an oil shock and other weakness,…
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Harper’s Conservatives need to PAY CANADIANS BACK
Do Canadians deserve to be paid back for the expenses submitted by Wallin and Duffy as they travelled to CONSERVATIVE PARTY FUND RAISERS? I say yes, we need all of…
The Only Reason for an Early Election Call Is in Order to Spend More on Advertising
Don’t get me wrong: there have been times in my life when I just loved political campaigns. Hard to explain, but the kind of rush a political junkie gets after…
Something To Think About
For the next seventy-seven days, we’re going to hear the message that Stephen Harper is the best person to guide the Canadian economy. Jim Stanford has been crunching the numbers;…
The Most Powerful Symbol You Will See This Election
I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe…
Putting A Stake Through The Heart Of Harper’s Lies
As a youngster, there were few things I enjoyed more than vampire films starring Christopher Lee, in my view the best cinematic vampire there ever was. Usually, at the end,…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Shannon Gormley points out how the Cons’ actions to strip voting rights from Canadians abroad sticks out like a sore thumb compared to…
On institutional improvements
Shorter Carol Goar: When it comes to Canada Post, the only options are cuts, sell-offs or more cuts. Because who could possibly want better service which also increases public revenue?
Nothing to Lose is Why Liberals Can Win
If reports are correct, we are days away from Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling what will be the longest and most expensive federal election in Canadian history. The NDP and…
Tommy trudges to the wrong tune.
It is very funny reading the apologists for New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair. They claim he has Quebec in hand and now needs to win the rest of the country.…
Dear Anonymous
Outing someone to destroy them is still just that. If you have tall tales to tell about a former politician, don’t do it here. Thanks.
Stephen Harper and the Insanity of Harperland
I'm glad I'm leaving Canada for a while because I really need to get away from this ghastly political monster.Who is now so desperate, he is turning his depraved Harperland…
“The Changes Will Be Dramatic” Says Farmer & Climate Scientist
As both a farmer and a climate scientist, Jennifer is deeply concerned about the challenges coming for farmers. She admires their resourcefulness, but expects the changes will be dramatic. *…
The Friday before it starts #nlpoli
There are plenty of signs that the federal Conservatives will start the official campaign for the fall election earlier than scheduled. Earlier being as soon as Monday, rather than the…
Shhhhhh! Don’t tell anyone: As PM, Stephen Harper’s economic performance is a bust!
PHOTOS: From the sublime to the ridiculous? Liberal Lester Pearson, the top postwar economic performer among Canadian prime ministers. Below: Stephen Harper, the bottom. Below him: Pierre Trudeau (second best)…
WikiLeaks reveals CBC and Canada Post may be sold under TPP agreement
A confidential letter leaked by WikiLeaks on Wednesday reveals that the CBC and Canada Post could be sold under the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, currently being negotiated by Canada…
And…We’re Off!
Short entry to compliment the buzz generated by almost every Canadian media outlet in the country. “Stephen Harper planning to draw out election in order to defeat opponents.” With the…
And…We’re Off!
Short entry to compliment the buzz generated by almost every Canadian media outlet in the country."Stephen Harper planning to draw out election in order to defeat opponents."With the consistent and…
And…We’re Off!
Short entry to compliment the buzz generated by almost every Canadian media outlet in the country. “Stephen Harper planning to draw out election in order to defeat opponents.” With the…
Why Harper’s obsessed with winning Mount Royal
PoliticFreak: With Harper about to hold a rally in this riding, I thought a blast from the past would be appropriate. Oh and the shadow MP Saulie Zajdel, has since…